From its beginning in 1910 as a manufacturer of
single-side disc records and gramophones, DENON has become a world
leader in the manufacture of high quality audio and audio/video equipment
and software products for the entertainment and information industries.
Our professional-use and consumer-use equipment and software products
are recognized internationally for their originality and standards
of quality, durability and innovation. - denotes industry milestone

Developed Japan's first professional-use
disc recorder for the broadcasting industry

1951

Commenced sales of Japan's first
LP records

1953

Developed a professional-use tape
recorder for the broadcasting industry

1959

Commenced commercial production
of open-reel audio tapes

1962

Introduced the Elepian series of
electronics pianos

1963

Commenced sales of the DL-103 phono
cartridge, one of the longest running products in audio history. Still
used by broadcasters and audiophiles, it spawned the development of
a series of outstanding MC cartridges

Received America's prestigious Billboard
Magazine "Trend-Setter Award" for DENON's outstanding contribution
to the industry through its development of PCM digital recording

1978

Commenced sales of DENON DX audio
cassette tapes

1980

DENON's PCM recording system received
the 13th Montreux International "Diplome d'honneur technique"
award in Switzerland. Established DENON America Inc. in the U.S.A.
Completed a new state-of-the-art recording facility

1981

The Philips/Sony Compact Disc system
was announced. Developed the DN-3000FE professional-use CD player
(1983)

1983

Inaugurated sales of the world's
first Compact Discs available at retail and led the industry in the
introduction of consumer-use CD players. Commenced sales of video
cassettes on a large scale

1987

DENON introduces the world's first
CD Cart Player, the DN-950F, for the broadcast and professional
industries. DENON opens its second CD pressing plant in Madison, GA